Casa Rivas, Val dIsere, France

• All Rooms ensuite
• Walking distance to the slopes
• Package holidays including flights from the UK
• Fully catered chalet

This  attractive chalet was lovingly hand built by it's owner Luis Rivas and he is justly very proud of his beautiful home, besides it helps fund his enviable life split between the slopes of Val and the surf of Bali!. Built of local Savoyarde stone and wood which creates a warm and inviting ambience, the chalet has proved very popular and is certainly one of our favourites. It is conveniently located in a quiet location just 200m from the Bellevarde lifts and nursery slopes and approximately 5 minutes walk from the resort centre. The brand new purpose built Sport and Aquatic Centre is just a couple of minutes from the chalet offering pools, leisure and spa facilities and you can take advantage of a free session (with an Espace Killy lift pass) so don't forget to pack the swimwear!

Guests love this charming chalet, the living room has a great warm and welcoming feel with plenty of natural light and the huge comfy sofas just invite you to relax by the open fireplace. French doors open on to the terrace which provides a natural sun trap. Bedrooms are naturally all ensuite and have spa baths so great for any ski aches and pains! New for 2011/12, the owner is converting his own self contained studio to become a wonderful top floor master suite. This  new 5th bedroom will be a lovely spacious master bedroom with the option of twin beds or zip together king size double bed plus  a mezzanine sleeping platform so space for a child (or two!) if required. The suite also boasts a fireplace, flat screen TV, seating area and a balcony so could also be treated as a separate sitting room.

Overview:

- Sleeps 10

- Bedrooms 1 master twin/double. 1 double, 3 twins

- Bath/Shower Rooms All ensuite with spa baths

- Log fire/wood burner Open fire place

- Chalet board Hearty breakfast, teatime treat, 4 course dinner

- Distance to slopes 5 minute walk to main lifts

- Distance to resort centre 5 minutes walk

- Ski rental pick up & collection No last minute panic to get skis back to shop on last day

Vital ingredients for a good holiday Good quality ingredients and imaginative menus are the basis for our chalet cuisine. Whilst it is impossible to "please all of the people all of the time" we do our best to present varied and appetizing menus that the majority of guests will enjoy. Chalet holidays are always about good skiing, good company and good food. The resorts we go to provide the good skiing, our staff provide the good food and so it is just down to you to provide the good company! Breakfast Our chalets and chalet hotels offer a buffet selection of cereals, fresh fruit and yoghurts, freshly baked local bread and jams accompanied by fruit juices, tea and coffee. In addition there is either a daily cooked option such as scrambled egg and tomato or continental-style breakfast (meats/cheese platter, boiled eggs) served each day apart from the chalet staff day off and change over day. For the traditional skiers amongst you we can of course offer porridge on request! Afternoon Tea Invite your friends back to your chalet to discuss the day's skiing while enjoying delicious home-made cakes or biscuits, bread and jam and piping hot tea and chocolate to keep you going until dinner. Dinner Dinner commences at 8 p.m. giving you plenty of time to rest aching muscles and recouperate before your meal is served. The three-course meal (with a vegetarian alternative if preference is stated at time of booking) is served with house wine and followed by coffee. Children's Supper We provide a child friendly supper at around 6pm for all children under 12years, if you have sole use of a chalet and you would prefer your children to eat a normal dinner with you at 8pm there is a £30 upgrade. For those in a shared chalet it is generally expected that under 12s would have the early supper.